Built in 1913, this Italian minesweeper Giuseppe Dezza sunk in 1944. Until 1929, it carried the name Pilade Bronzetti.
On 17th August 1944 near to the Brijuni Islands is came across an anchored mine. The tremendous explosion tore the ship into two parts, which sank in just a few minutes. Along with the ship 71 crew members perished.
The Giuseppe Dezza lies on the seabed in an upright position, and the cannons and military equipment on its stern are well visible.
